Enrolled Nurse, Permanent Pool

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $65, $70,655.00 per annum, pro rata

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Join our LHD-wide Permanent Enrolled Nurse Pool and experience the best of Northern NSW

Whether you're drawn to the riverside charm of Grafton and Maclean, the hinterland warmth of Casino and Kyogle, or the coastal beauty of Ballina, Byron, and Tweed - this role offers unmatched flexibility and adventure. Work across a diverse mix of facilities including major hospitals and multi-purpose services, all while building your skills, expanding your network, and making a real impact in vibrant regional communities. If you thrive on change, connection, and clinical excellence—this is your calling.

About the Opportunity

At NNSWLHD we want to empower and inspire our nurses to deliver exceptional care to every patient, in every situation. We are dedicated to creating a positive and forward-thinking environment, built on our CORE values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, and a shared commitment to quality mental health care.

This is your chance to join a dynamic and flexible team of Enrolled Nurses working across the stunning Northern NSW Local Health District. As part of our LHD-wide Permanent RN Pool, you'll take on short-term contracts at a variety of facilities throughout the following areas:

Clarence Valley

Grafton Base Hospital, Maclean Hospital

Richmond Valley

Casino and District Memorial Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital, Ballina District Hospital

Tweed Valley

Murwillumbah District Hospital, Byron Central Hospital, Tweed Valley Hospital

Multi-Purpose Services

Bonalbo, Urbenville, Nimbin or Kyogle

These roles are designed to cover leave and support vacant positions, offering you the chance to step into diverse clinical environments, broaden your experience, and make a meaningful impact where it's needed most. If you're a nurse who thrives on variety, adaptability, and the opportunity to explore different communities while maintaining a permanent role - this is the perfect fit.

About you

We're looking for Enrolled Nurses who are passionate, adaptable, and ready to embrace the variety that comes with working across multiple facilities. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold an AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Communicate effectively, collaborate well within multidisciplinary teams, and build strong relationships quickly
• Have recent experience in an acute hospital setting and can confidently step into new clinical environment
• Are flexible, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to work across different sites and communities
• Are flexible, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to work across different sites and communities
  Have a current driver's licence and the ability to travel within the region as needed
• You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

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Applications Close 31 October 2025

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.

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